Thursday, October 22, 2015

I stopped in Marshall on the way home and got out of my car to stand and watch a starling murmuratiion by the old grain tower. What a beautiful sight, seeing them soundlessly twist and turn in their thousands. I watched until the light fell. How wonderful to have this happening so close to home.

Friday, October 16, 2015

On the way home I met with the Fauquier Master Gardeners who very kindly gave me some perennials to plant, bee loving and deer hating plants that should hopefully thrive on the hill. It was a race to get home, put them in the earth, and water them before dusk fell. I even managed to chop some kindling before it got too dark.

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Monday, October 12, 2015

I collected a nice big bag of acorns and hickory nuts to drop off at the local wildlife center, then picked up another bagful for the squirrel at home. There's going to be some contented animals tonight!

Sunday, October 11, 2015

Cracked open a favorite bottle of wine to celebrate my achievements in fitness this week. Have made a super effort to make fitness a main goal and today completed my 5th hike in 6 days. The group I met today were amazing, all local gals, and a group I know I'll be seeing more of. Feeling good, although sore!

Friday, October 9, 2015

I made a quick stop at a local farm to grab some horseradish cheddar and had to stop to pet the donkeys. They kept me busy for a bit picking lush clover and grass that was just out of their reach. Two big handfuls for each donkey. My good deed for the day!

Saturday, October 3, 2015

Janice and I ordered the special at Nana's, steak and Guinness pie. They sold out before we were through ours but everyone agreed they were delicious, loaded with chunks of steak, mushrooms, carrots, onions and thick gravy with an excellent pastry on top.

Thursday, October 1, 2015

I love visiting my local farm, Broad Run, to pick up fresh free range eggs and other goodies. And it's always extra special when I can fuss the pets, who were indoors today because of the rain. Shadow, the black cat, was curled up in his chair and Foo Foo the bunny was happy to pose for a photo while snuggling on her blanket.